29 Nov 2025 - 4 Jan 2026
Hampshire has had another exciting year in 2025, with an array of large-scale events and festivals taking place but the year is not over yet. Home to a host of family fun events, and special anniversaries, you're sure to find plenty of exciting events to give you a reason to include Hampshire in your holiday plans. Look out for an array of events commemorating the 250th anniversary of Jane Austens birth whilst you discover the place she was born, lived and wrote six of her novels #JaneAusten250.
To find out what's on in Hampshire today or this weekend, explore our featured list below or use the 'what's on search box' above to narrow down your required date. Families on a budget can look out for the many free events (F) taking place, you'll also find plenty of fun activities for kids to do whether it's during the holidays or on a weekend break.
If you're travelling from outside the area for an event in Hampshire, there are numerous hotels and other accommodation options to suit your needs.
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The guide below shows our calendar of events in Hampshire. Whether you're looking for What's on this weekend or further ahead, whether you're local or visiting the area for the first time, find what's happening near you by clicking the 'Map View' button. Some of the events below are on the Isle of Wight, as it's easy to hop over on the hovercraft or ferry from Portsmouth or Lymington to the island.
Grab your calendar and start planning your next visit to Hampshire, here our top picks for events happening in the county. The guide below shows our calendar of events in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
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Food
Portsmouth
Cocktails
Two for One
Every Monday to Thursday from 5pm
Come down to Parson's Collar and indulge in a delicious cocktail or two. We have a choice of Passion Fruit Martini, Espresso Martini
and Strawberry Daiquiri.
Sporting Event
Portsmouth
SailGP returns to the UK with fast and furious racing set to take place right here in Portsmouth.
Festival
Ryde
Steampunk Festival fun on the Isle of Wight Join us to find out what all the excitement is about for the biggest and best Isle of Wight Steampunk Festival 2026 in Ryde. There will be two full days of splendidness between the 18 and 20 September!…
Christmas
Portsmouth
Get your skates on this festive season, as Portsmouth's Guildhall Square is transformed into a real ice rink.
Childrens Events
Brading Road, Ryde
Children's activity during school holidays at Wight Karting For age 8-15 years junior drivers get the chance to be Adrenaline Junkies without parents!
Training to race from Level 1- 5 and by the end of the programme being ready for our larger,…
Childrens Events
Farnham
Hop to Birdworld this Easter for an egg-citing hunt! Explore the Park, discover hidden eggs, and collect letters at each stop to spell a secret word. Solve the puzzle and claim a delicious chocolate treat.
Walking
The Hard, Portsmouth
Have fun (re-)discovering Portsmouth, spotting things you've never noticed before, with two quirky treasure hunt style heritage walks - a fun and affordable way to get some fresh air, whilst finding out about this fascinating port. Curious About…
Festival
Winchester
Winchester is a city steeped in history and with strong literary connections.
Free Event
Newtown
Birdwatching at Newtown National Nature Reserve Join the National Trust and step into the calm beauty of Newtown with a guided walk through its saltmarshes, meadows, and winding creeks.
Discover birds on guided walk This peaceful corner of…
Childrens Events
Farnham
Take play to the next level as over 1,000 metres of channels weave throughout the Park! Watch balls roll, bounce, and skip along the twists and turns, creating a thrilling, interactive spectacle that kids will love to explore and chase.
Food
Wickham, Fareham
Set within the serene embrace of Quob Park Estate’s 180-acre vineyard, Wine & Pairings offers a dining experience as breathtaking as its surroundings. Following our Estate-To-Glass-&-Plate ethos, Michelin-trained chefs craft seasonal, innovative…
Childrens Events
Whiteley, Fareham
Make your Sundays better with
KIDS EAT FREE at The Parsons Collar
With on paying adult
A great wat to finish of your busy week. On Sunday's eat FREE with a paying adult. Not to be used in conjunction wiht any other offer or discount.
To book…
Festival
Lymington
Heading into its 10th year the Lymington Seafood Festival is the south coasts ‘must visit’ boutique food festival.
Taking place on Friday 10th – Sunday 12th July it is crammed with over 100 different seafood dishes, a chef’s stage hosting the…
Christmas
New Forest
Join us this Christmas for a new festive experience, A Palace House Christmas – a magical journey through the story of pantomime, created by designers extraordinaire, Charlotte Lloyd Webber and Adrian Lillie of CLW Event Design.
Taking place in…
Exhibition
Gosport
A major exhibition celebrating the fantasy world created by J.R.R Tolkien, and the generations of artists, musicians and authors it has inspired is making its way to Gosport Museum and Art Gallery.
Outdoor Event / Activities
Weyhill, Andover
Our magical Winter Woodland Lights event is back! Unlike any light show or owl flying display that you will have ever seen before, you’ll experience beautiful illuminations and a live owl display set in a stunning, colourful woodland.
Music
Winchester
Handshake Ltd
The Ultimate Eagles
Handshake Ltd are proud to present the world's premier Eagles show, The Ultimate Eagles.
Having performed to over 1,000,000 people worldwide, The Ultimate Eagles features a cast of internationally acclaimed…
Christmas
Winchester
Glow Marwell is back! Explore Marwell in a whole new light.
Experience the magic on selected dates from Friday 28 November 2025 – Saturday 3 January 2026 (Thursday to Sunday until the school holidays, and then daily over the Christmas period)…
Arts
Southampton
This February, step into the glow of City Reflections: Illuminating Southampton’s Stories - a dazzling new trail of light, history and storytelling across the heart of Southampton.
For four magical nights, six of the city’s most iconic heritage…
Free Event
Basingstoke
Let's Glow is back for 2025 ! A free town centre-wide light trail this February half term in Basingstoke.
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